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| Farwell (city) | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2000-2010 Change | |
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| Population | 102 | 77 | 74 | 57 | 51 | -6 | -10.53 |
| Land Area (sq. mile) | 0.20 | 0.22 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Density (persons per sq. mile) | 510.00 | 350.00 | 255.17 | 198.28 | 175.86 | -22.42 | -11.31 |
| Housing Units | 36 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Households | -- | 29 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Persons Per Household | -- | 2.66 | 2.47 | 2.11 | 1.89 | -0.22 | -10.43 |
Farwell is a city in Pope County, Minnesota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 square miles (0.75 km2), all of it land. Minnesota Highway 55 serves as a main route in the community. The elevation is 1,345 feet (410 m) above sea level.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
As of the census of 2010, there were 51 people, 27 households, and 14 families residing in the city. The population density was 175.9 inhabitants per square mile (67.9/km2). There were 30 housing units at an average density of 103.4 per square mile (39.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.
There were 27 households of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.89 and the average family size was 2.43.
The median age in the city was 49.5 years. 15.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 37.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
FARWELL, a city in section 16 of Ben Wade Township, was platted in April 1887, and incorporated as a village on June 12, 1905; its name is possibly a form of the Norwegian word farvSl meaning "farewell." The city was established in 1886 when the Soo Line arrived; Ole Irgens was postmaster when the post office opened in 1887 in a small building before he built a store with Jacob Jacobson in 1890, serving until 1900.
Courtesy Minnesota Historical Society
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| Farwell City Hall PO Box 12A Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5665 Regular Business Hours: unknown City Council Meetings: 2nd Monday of the month, call for time 
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| Mayor | 12/31/2020 | Curt Huizinga 47 Stanley Avenue Farwell, MN 56327 |
(320) 815-8325 | |
| Clerk | 12/31/2022 | Jannel Brockopp 27 N Leroy Farwell, MN 56327 |
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283-5665 (320) 766-3350 |
| Treasurer | 12/31/2020 | Jeri Gunvalson 12 North Street Farwell, MN 56327 |
(320) 283-5650 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2022 | name not available address not available Farwell, MN 56327 |
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| Council Member | 12/31/2020 | Jennifer Ebacher 47 Bertrand Avenue N Farwell, MN 56327 |
(320) 288-0510 | |
| Council Member | 12/31/2020 | Judy Armstrong 29 N Bertrand Avenue Farwell, MN 56327 |
(320) 283-5200 | |
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US Post Office 10 Stanley Avenue N Farwell, MN 56327-8227 Phone: (320) 283-5665 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS
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| Electricity | Otter Tail Power Company | (218) 739-8200 |
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| Telephone | Runestone Telecom Association | (320) 986-2013 |
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| Nora Lutheran Church 36528 130th Street Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 965-2529 |
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| Oscar Lake Lutheran Church 14619 Church Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5570 |
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Mill Lake Resort 3551 W Mill Lake Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-5381 Web: www.milllakeresort.com Are you looking for the perfect family getaway? Mill Lake Resort boasts park-like grounds surrounded by water on three sides - all our cabins are located right on the water's edge! We have a safe sand beach with swimming raft, boat launch, large playground, sand volleyball, horseshoes, tarred basketball court, tetherball, game room with pool table, arcade games, etc |
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| Wildridge Campgrounds 2221 Reubens Lane SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-5370 |
| B & S Grain Inc 8 Stanley Avenue N Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5154 |
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| Boysen Construction 14611 330th Avenue Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5213 |
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| Dan Snider Construction 7266 Blackwell Drive SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-1030 |
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| Darin Weisel Well Service 15538 Church Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 763-6600 |
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| David Lemmon Land O'Lakes
Feed 9120 Rachel Shores SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5938 |
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| Handcrafted by Noni 12627 County Road 26 SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5530 |
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| Holmes City Berries 7155 Violet Drive SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-5382 |
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| Holmes Township 11180 Tewes Trail SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-6010 |
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Jolt Electric Inc.
3650 W Mill Lake Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 270-1960 Web: www.joltelectricmn.com Jolt Electric Inc. of Farwell, MN is a licensed, bonded, certified, and insured business offering residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural electrical solutions – all at competitive rates. We are dedicated to providing reliable and efficient quality service to our valued customers in Alexandria and surrounding areas. At Jolt Electric Inc., our electrical contractors are experienced, knowledgeable, and prepared to exceed your expectations. Come join the long line of our satisfied customers. |
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| Maanum Inc Office 35731 140th Street Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-6150 |
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| MBJ Associates 24 N Leroy Avenue Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5084 |
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Mill Lake Resort 3551 W Mill Lake Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-5381 Web: www.milllakeresort.com Are you looking for the perfect family getaway? Mill Lake Resort boasts park-like grounds surrounded by water on three sides - all our cabins are located right on the water's edge! We have a safe sand beach with swimming raft, boat launch, large playground, sand volleyball, horseshoes, tarred basketball court, tetherball, game room with pool table, arcade games, etc |
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| Peterson Dairy 9213 County Road 93 SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5748 |
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| Professional Crown & Bridge 6441 Country Lane SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-2994 |
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| Ronpaul TV 47 Bertrand Ave N Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5666 |
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| Select Digital Memories 6456 Country Lane SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-5535 |
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| Swine Health Center 7295 Blackwell Drive SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 886-3021 |
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| Two Sons Heating Plumbing
and Cooling 10660 County Road 27 SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 948-2177 |
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US Post Office 10 Stanley Avenue N Farwell, MN 56327-8227 Phone: (320) 283-5665 Toll Free: (800) ASK-USPS Web: www.usps.com |
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Weisel Well Drilling 15538 Church Road SW Farwell, MN 56327 Phone: (320) 283-5677 Web: www.weiselwelldrilling.com |
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